Celeros Flow Technology brings Bandlock™2 manufacturing to the U.S.

Celeros Flow Technology is proud to announce that its industry-leading GD Bandlock™2 Quick Opening Closures are now being manufactured in the United States. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to providing local support on a global scale, ensuring customers benefit from proven safe and reliable pressure vessel access solutions, faster delivery, localized expertise, and enhanced service availability.

“Expanding Bandlock™2 manufacturing to the U.S. is great news for oil & gas facilities, pipeline operators, and tank storage farms across the Americas and beyond,” said Luis Echevarria, Sales Director - Americas, Celeros Flow Technology. “It means faster delivery, better access to engineering experts, and full lifecycle support—all backed by the same uncompromising safety and reliability that define our brand. We’re proud to bring global innovation closer to home.”

Uncompromising safety and reliability

GD Bandlock™2 closures are designed to provide secure, quick access to pressure vessels and pipelines without sacrificing operational integrity. Featuring the benchmark unique locking band mechanism originally designed by GD Engineering, these closures cannot be opened if residual pressure remains, protecting personnel and equipment under all operating conditions. Available in a broad range of diameters, from 6” to 100”, GD Bandlock™2 closures support “one man one minute” operation without the need for special tools, which greatly reduces operational costs.

Customers can also access comprehensive servicing and lifecycle support, including seal refurbishment, replacement, and expert technical guidance. This ensures continued safe operation and extends the longevity of these critical pipeline safety systems.

Global innovation, local expertise

By expanding production and service capabilities in the U.S., Celeros Flow Technology strengthens its ability to meet customer needs wherever they operate—delivering innovative solutions backed by trusted local support.

Industry-leading GD Bandlock™2 Quick Opening Closures are now being manufactured in the United States.

Celeros Flow Technology’s new closures assembly facility in Houston, TX.